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Go to the following website http://www.biographyonline.net/humanitarian/rosa-parks.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8A9gvb5Fh0 http://www.biography.com/people/rosa-parks-9433715/videos

Answer the following questions based on the Rosa Parks biography… Pull out one quote that shows Rosa Parks true character. Explain why you chose this quote. Based on the author’s portrayal of Rosa Parks, in what ways did Rosa Parks’ character affect her choices she made in her career? Explain. Which paragraph contains evidence that best supports your answer in #2? Cite two pieces of evidence from the paragraph. What is the purpose of this sentence?: “I did not want to be mistreated, I did not want to be deprived of a seat that I had paid for.” Which detail best supports the purpose of the sentence from #4? How does the “Rosa Parks After Boycott” section contribute to the text as a whole? Cite a quote from the “Rosa Parks After Boycott” to support your answer from #6. What is the central idea of the “Montgomery Bus Boycott” section? Which sentence best helps develop the central idea from #8?

Argumentative Writing Use the biography and two videos to compose a writing response. Rosa Parks made significant contributions in her quest for equal rights. Her accomplishments opened the door for other civil rights leaders to overcome racism and segregation. In 2-3 paragraphs, make a claim about Rosa Parks as a role model for overcoming obstacles in the face of adversity. Is Rosa Parks a good example for people who are facing adversity? Support your response with textual evidence and inferences drawn from the text.

Outline You don’t need an introduction, counterargument, or conclusion. Essentially, you are going to write 2-3 paragraphs that would serve as body paragraphs. Pick 2-3 reasons to support your argument and make sure that the topic is clear at the beginning of the paragraph. Include textual evidence.